The Barkley Marathons is one of the toughest running races in the world, with layers of mystery to it. Since its inception in 1986, only 20 runners have ever completed it. The 2025 race began at 11:37 ...

One of running’s toughest events just ended — without anyone earning the right to stand on a podium. The 2025 Barkley Marathons concluded this week with no finishers of its 100+ mile course. There was ...

The 2025 Barkley Marathons concluded earlier this week with no official finishers, though one American runner completed a "Fun Run." The Barkley Marathons is a grueling ultramarathon set in ...

WARTBURG, Tenn. (WATE) – The 2025 Barkley Marathons came to an end on March 20 with no finishers. John Kelly, who is credited with completing three loops, tapped himself out around 3:40 a.m. on ...

The Barkley Marathon can be described as mysterious. There isn't an official race website, the dates and times are kept under wraps, and locating a course map is nearly impossible. The secrecy of the ...